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From its origins in the folk tale, through its evolution in response to changing social and political conditions to its current form, the Irish short story has retained its own distinct and unique form. The finest writers of their time are represented here by their best work, showing thevariety of style and approach within the genre. From George Moore's masterpiece, `Homesickness', and the warmth and humour of James Stephens, to the romantic eloquence of Bryan MacMahon, these stories capture the Irish people, their way of life, mythology and history.… (meer)
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This is a literature text for one of my Arts units, Irish Literature. For that reason, I haven't actually read all of the short stories within the book. Frank O'Connor is only the editor, not writer of the short stories. There is a good range, particularly of women Irish writers.
The short stories are carefully crafted, and often filled with symbols and metaphors. They are a great expose on 'Irish Life'. A bit of context regarding the famine, and world war II would be helpful, but not essential. You can still appreciate the stories as great Irish Literature.
While reading I wasn't exactly concentrating on the joy of reading - these had an exam on them. I would love to go back at a later time when I'm not so stressed and reread more in the collection. If you didn't like James Joyce, there is still a good chance you may like these, because there is simply so much variety in style. ( )
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He told the doctor he was due in the bar-room at eight o'clock in the morning; the bar-room was in a slum in the Bowery; and he had only been able to keep himself in health by getting up at five o'clock and going for long walks in the Central Park.
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Queenie, in her bed facing the window, lay with her face turned sideways, smiling, one hand lightly against her cheek.
From its origins in the folk tale, through its evolution in response to changing social and political conditions to its current form, the Irish short story has retained its own distinct and unique form. The finest writers of their time are represented here by their best work, showing thevariety of style and approach within the genre. From George Moore's masterpiece, `Homesickness', and the warmth and humour of James Stephens, to the romantic eloquence of Bryan MacMahon, these stories capture the Irish people, their way of life, mythology and history.
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This is a literature text for one of my Arts units, Irish Literature. For that reason, I haven't actually read all of the short stories within the book. Frank O'Connor is only the editor, not writer of the short stories. There is a good range, particularly of women Irish writers.
The short stories are carefully crafted, and often filled with symbols and metaphors. They are a great expose on 'Irish Life'. A bit of context regarding the famine, and world war II would be helpful, but not essential. You can still appreciate the stories as great Irish Literature.
While reading I wasn't exactly concentrating on the joy of reading - these had an exam on them. I would love to go back at a later time when I'm not so stressed and reread more in the collection. If you didn't like James Joyce, there is still a good chance you may like these, because there is simply so much variety in style. (